I was happy enough to get so much hot fudge until I discovered that there wasn’t enough sundae in my cup.
Is this a McDonald’s price control technique?
Posted on April 27, 2009 · 7 Comments
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i wonder how they insert the air into it when you can see them do it.
Fast and furious technique? LOL Actually the sundae is pumped into the cup with a swirling motion so the wider the swirl, the more likely that the center will be hollow.
I was wondering what that maplike image was inside your cup. Then I realized there was a hole in the middle of your sundae and the “map” was the tray underneath your cup lol
Wah, bitin
i love McDo’s sundae fudge din kaya lang bitin yan.
the sundae is supposed to be weighed. so whether it has a hole due to the twirling motion, it should give the consumer the same amount.
( used to work at mcdo
)
Next time, I’ll have my sundae weighed before leaving the counter. Now I’m wondering if the weight has been reduced (as a matter of policy) and the price retained in view of the economic scenario.
profit motive. that is a very likely, and highly correct answer.